The average train between Cologne and Papenburg takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Papenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Cologne to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Papenburg is 240.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m.